Homewood COVID-19 cases up, Flossmoor flat. In the news: 1918 flu pandemic and parallels to COVID-19. WHO issues brief cautioning that immunity to COVID-19 has not been fully studied and verified yet.
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Coping with COVID: April 25
Governors State University Center for Performing Arts offers access to virtual performing arts events. State health officials caution people not to ingest disinfectant products in attempt to prevent or treat COVID-19. Masks are required in some public settings after May. CDC and WHO offer advice about best practices. Quote of[Read More…]
Pritzker extends stay-at-home order to May 30 with some adjustments
Gov. J.B. Pritzker announces an extension of the statewide stay-at-home order, with some adjustments, through May 30. Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Thursday that the stay-at-home order that has shut down much of the state’s economy and social activity will be extended to May 30. The new order, designed to[Read More…]
Coping with COVID: April 23
Are you regularly wearing a mask? The Chronicle is currently running a poll on Facebook that asks: “Do you wear a protective mask when you go out into a public place where you’re around other people?” Cast your vote here. Record day for cases, testing. Illinois saw a record number of new COVID-19 cases from[Read More…]
Coping with COVID: April 18
Homewood Baseball and Softball board of directors marks what would have been opening day with a message of encouragement for players and families. Homewood Science Center starts PopUp Science @Home this week. Still no peak for COVID-19 cases in Illinois. Homewood is up to 100 cases, while Flossmoor remains at[Read More…]
Coping with COVID-19: April 17
Frame by Frame Film Fest goes online Saturday at 7 p.m. Illinois sets a new record for COVID-19 cases in one day. Plus, an appropriate meme.
Governor suspends classroom learning for this academic term
Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced on Friday, April 17, that in-person learning in schools will not resume during the 2019-20 school year, with remote learning days to continue for all pre-kindergarten through 12th grade students. “Our decisions must follow the science and the science says our students can’t go back[Read More…]
Coping with COVID: April 16
Illinois increases testing availability. Surge in COVID-19 deaths Thursday. Commissioner Donna Miller will host a virtual town hall Friday on nutrtion and wellness. WHO releases new guidelines on the process of returning to social and economic activity.
Illinois, other Midwest governors announce partnership to reopen regional economy
On Thursday, April 16, governors of seven Midwest states, including Illinois, announced a partnership to coordinate the reopening of the regional economic. Gov. J.B. Pritzker, along with Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb and Kentucky Gov.[Read More…]
County distributes PPE to south suburban first responders
On Tuesday, April 14, Cook County announced the distribution of thousands of personal protective equipment (PPE) to south suburban first responders.
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